Designs, implements and administers medical record systems and information services in accordance with legal and confidentiality requirements.
Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification or at least 5 years relevant experience. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification. Licensing or registration may be required.
Tasks Include:
designs and maintains computerised and other health information systems and advises on their use
designs and revises medical record forms
recruits and trains medical record staff and provides in-service training for clerical staff
organises work flow, budget preparation, equipment ordering, medical transcription and ward clerk services
controls access to information and conducts statistical studies
facilitates communication with patients and between hospital departments and health providers
assists with surveys, projects and evaluative studies in the hospital and health fields
Specialisations:
Casemix Co-ordinator
Health Data Administrator
